Senior Principal Sourcing Manager – Capital Equipment

Astera Labs•San Jose, CA

6d•$190,000 - $240,000

About The Position

Astera Labs is seeking a sourcing manager to support sourcing and procurement activities across capital equipment, IT hardware, and corporate services. The role focuses on supplier sourcing, commercial negotiations, and procurement execution, in close collaboration with engineering, IT, facilities, and operations teams. It is highly execution-oriented and requires independently managing sourcing initiatives, timelines, and cost-effective, scalable supplier solutions. The position calls for extensive sourcing experience, especially in hardware, capital equipment, and technical environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
12+ years of sourcing, procurement, or supply chain experience.
Demonstrated experience sourcing hardware, capital equipment, or technical products or services.
Experience managing RFQs, negotiations, supplier selection, and contracting.
Strong operational execution skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with procurement systems such as Coupa, Oracle, SAP, or similar.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting semiconductor, hardware, or data center environments.
Prior experience sourcing lab equipment, test equipment, or IT infrastructure.
Exposure to corporate services sourcing, such as facilities, logistics, or professional services.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to ramp quickly and operate independently in a high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

Lead sourcing and procurement activities for capital equipment, including lab, test, and infrastructure equipment; IT hardware and related services; and selected corporate services categories.
Execute end-to-end sourcing processes, including supplier identification, RFQs/RFPs, cost analysis, negotiations, and award decisions.
Partner with engineering and IT stakeholders to understand technical requirements and ensure supplier alignment.
Manage supplier relationships, including onboarding, performance tracking, and issue resolution.
Support purchase order execution, delivery tracking, and resolution of procurement-related issues.
Drive cost savings, value engineering, and cycle-time improvements across sourcing activities.
Ensure procurement compliance with internal policies, contracts, and systems such as Coupa or Oracle.
Collaborate with global procurement teams to align on preferred vendors, strategies, and contracts.
Provide insights into supply market dynamics, pricing trends, and sourcing risks.
Partner with Finance on spend tracking, budget alignment, and savings initiatives.
Work with Legal to evaluate contractual terms, identify risks, and recommend optimal commercial and legal options.